Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (ASAHPERD)

Vision:
ASAHPERD envisions all citizens in Alabama to have the opportunity to enjoy a quality life through knowledge and active participation in healthy lifestyle choices.

Mission:
ASAHPERD’s Mission is to promote and support healthy lifestyles of Alabama citizens through high-quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, sport and exercise science by:
• providing opportunities for professional growth and development;
• communicating the importance and value of our profession;
• encouraging and facilitating research findings to the profession and to the public;
• developing and evaluating standards and guidelines within the profession;
• and advocating for quality instruction by working with policymakers across the state.